Actor Nitish Bharadwaj's Ex Wife Goes To Court With New Charges

Smita Bharadwaj, a senior IAS official, has taken legal action against her actor husband, Nitish Bharadwaj, in their ongoing divorce case. She has filed an application in a Mumbai family court demanding the sale of his property to recover ₹10,000 per month for each of their daughters, which she claims he has not been paying for several months. 

Confirming the filing of the application, her lawyer, Chinmay Vaidya, stated that recovery proceedings have been initiated due to the non-payment of the stipulated amount since December 2022. However, he declined to provide further details, citing the matter's legal status.

Mahabharat Actor Nitish Bharadwaj's Ex Wife Goes To Court With New Charges

According to NDTV, Smita Bharadwaj’s source revealed that the application seeks to sell Nitish Bharadwaj's property to recover the outstanding amount owed to each daughter.

In response, Nitish Bharadwaj expressed uncertainty about the application, stating that he would need to consult his lawyers. The actor, known for his role as Lord Krishna in the television serial Mahabharat, had previously accused his estranged wife of "abducting" their daughters and preventing him from meeting them, prompting him to seek police intervention. Bharadwaj has reportedly lodged a formal complaint with the police against his wife, Smita Gate, who currently holds the position of Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) at the MP Human Rights Commission. Allegations of harassment and disruptive behaviour are at the centre of the complaint.

According to a report by the Free Press Journal, Nitish Bharadwaj took his grievances to the Commissioner of Police (CP) in Bhopal on Wednesday, February 14 submitting a written statement detailing his accusations against his wife. Among the claims made by the actor in his complaint is the assertion that Gate has prevented him from seeing their twin daughters, Devyani and Shivranjani. He also alleges that Gate has changed the schools of their daughters in an attempt to hinder his access to them, resulting in detrimental effects on his mental well-being.

In response to the complaint, the CP has reportedly assigned investigating officer Phalguni Dixit to probe the matter and ascertain the facts surrounding the allegations.

Mahabharat Actor Nitish Bharadwaj Files Complaint Against Estranged Wife 

Nitish Bharadwaj and his wife Smita Gate have been embroiled in a divorce proceeding after 12 years of marriage. The couple tied the knot in 2009 but separated in September 2019. Currently, Gate and their daughters reside in Indore. 

Speaking about their ongoing divorce case, Bharadwaj previously conveyed to The Times of India his perspective, expressing that divorce can sometimes be more emotionally taxing than death, as it entails living with a profound loss. He said, "All I can say is that sometimes divorce can be more painful than death as you live with an amputated core. It’s the children who suffer the most when a family breaks down. So, the onus is on the parents to ensure that there’s minimum collateral damage that their children have to go through."

Who Is Nitish Bharadwaj?

Nitish Bharadwaj gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Lord Krishna in BR Chopra's iconic television series, Mahabharat. His repertoire also includes appearances in popular shows and films such as Vishnu Puran, Mohenjo Daro, Kedarnath, and seasons 1–2 of Samantar.

Who Is Smita Gate?

Born on March 16, 1966, in Pune, Smita's educational journey began at Central School, followed by studies at Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce. Furthering her academic pursuits, she obtained degrees in microbiology from Nowrosjee Wadia College and sociology from Garware College of Science and Arts.

Smita and Nitish embarked on their marital journey on March 14, 2009, marking the beginning of their second marriage. Their union was blessed with twin daughters, Devyani and Shivarjanee, adding a unique dimension to their love story.

However, every love story encounters its share of challenges. In 2022, Nitish Bharadwaj disclosed to the media that after 12 years together, he and Smita decided to part ways, reaching a mutual agreement. The exact reasons behind their separation remain undisclosed, underscoring their preference for privacy regarding their personal lives.